September 2008 Link

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Here are top stories from this issue:

 Travel the Road to Tucson...

Come join your colleagues in Tucson, Arizona, October 22-25th, 2008 at the Radisson Suites for a meeting of the Human Service profession. The conference is entitled "Taking the Road Less Traveled: Affirming Human Dignity, Values and Opportunity". This conference will feature nationally known keynoters and workshop presenters from around the country bringing the latest cutting edge information in the field, and many opportunities to meet and network with peers in your region and others...

Invitation from the Western Region...

The Western Region will be taking advantage of the National Conference being in its region by holding a reception that is open to all human service practitioners, educators and students within the area. "Our goal is to engage local human service professionals in a dialogue about the future of human services and how an organization such as WROHSP and NOHS can support them in their work. We see this event as an opportunity to actively reach out to practitioners and find out ways to increase their participation in our organizations." said Bill Oswald, President of the region...

Message from the President…"Change and Opportunity"

Are there days when you long for a reminder that will give you new energy and hope? I do. This fall, I was already feeling overwhelmed and stressed as classes began. Another new major came by my office to discuss her placement for this fall. It was the end of the day and I was tired...